York Guns

York Guns

Yesterday, on my way back from my lesson, we took  a trip to York Guns. I had never visited this gun shop before (although my Mum and Dad have bought guns previous) and I was surprised to their level of knowledge and customer service. They understand what an individual wants and gives them the perfect advice in purchasing a gun or sporting supplies. 

I was really surprised to their attitude towards the young shots, like myself. They have already said that they are interested in sponsoring more young people into getting into this fantastic sport. I look forward to seeing what help they can give me, however small, it goes a long way. 

My Dad bought a new "Beretta 692 black" after trading in his "Beretta Silver Pigeon 1" and the "Beretta A391" which was also originally bought from York Guns. This shows that with their expertise and great customer service, that they attract repeat business. Whilst we were there, my little sister, who is 10 years old, who has always been an avid air rifle shooter, we managed to come across an excellent "Adler 410, single barrel" which as a family we are very excited to bring her into the shotgun sport. 

Keep posted for the next outing as a family of four with our shotguns !

A big thank you to York Guns for being knowledgeable in the shooting and sporting industry and understanding people's specific requirements in this field, giving us the confidence in their expertise and allowing us to move forward as the next generation of shooters.   

     

A week down at Andy Crow's farm

A week down at Andy Crow's farm.

Hi blog readers!
Hope you are all well !

I feel so lucky to have had the great experience of going down to Andy's farm this summer, words cannot describe how thankful I am to both Andy and Michelle. We went deer stalking, lamping for fox and rabbits and I shot in the hide with Andy shooting pigeons and jackdaws.

I already know how to gut and prepare rabbits, gamebirds, etc... but I never have experienced how to gut a deer. It had a very unusual smell, but I learnt if you burst the intestines the smell intensifies. It was fascinating watching Andy gut the deer and show me how its done and eventually they go to a game dealer after cooling off for a set period. I can take this experience for future deer stalking! We saw some bucks, fallow deer and roe deer but we left the female so they could reproduce offspring. We shot all fallow deer and we even got a black one, which I never knew existed. We got 8 altogether, which I never thought I'd experience at 12 years old.

We saw several rabbits using the red lamp and we also saw a few fox also using the same technique with Andy's fox call he made himself, which is quite simple, a piece of glass, which has to be wet to work properly and a piece of polystyrene.

I also shot in the hide with Andy. We made a hide out of hay bales, Jack pyke hide poles and camouflage netting and foliage. We came across jack daws and pigeons, although there was more jackdaws than pigeons. I've not shot crows before and I didn't realise how hardy they were to bring down. Again, it was fascinating to be in the hide and see how Andy shoots and I took away some great advice. It was a fantastic experience as I have seen him on Field Sports Channel and I got to experience watching him in real life. I used the Gamebore Regal-20 gauge- diamond shot.
Afterwards, I cleaned my gun with my Bisley gun cleaning products.

I couldn't've asked for a better week and keeping my six week holidays entertained. I can't thank Andy and Michelle enough for all their support and I didn't want to leave. They are very supportive and have became the bestest of friends. 

Go like my page on Facebook to keep updated with my shooting experiences and progress !
Just a girl that shoots- Bethany Peacock clay shooting and hunting.

Thanks for reading!

     



      

Ladies Shooting Day

Ladies Shooting Day- hosted by Linda Grayson at Mickley Hall.

Hi blog readers, hope you are all well !

Last week, as many of my Facebook friends would know,  I attended a fantastic event at Mickley Hall shooting ground. I was invited by the lovely Lara Dale who came to see and talk to us while on the stands. Mickley Hall is a fantastic ground and has a range of different sporting traps, but it was my first time visiting the ground. 

I was very nervous at first but I realised there was no pressure at all and the other ladies were all lovely. Linda, CPSA's instructor of the year, was hosting the day and she was also fantastic and had lots of great tips and advice. Surely everyone on the day took home some great advice to smash clays in the future and went home with  a big smile on their face as they all shot brilliantly ! 

We figured my gun was too light so I tried a 12 gauge but it was just a bit too big for me at the minute. We decided to but some led on my gun barrels and make the stock heavier too. This made a massive different and I'm definitely hitting more targets with my gun ,adjusted in weight. 

It was a really enjoyable day and full of smiles. I hope everyone enjoyed it too, I'm sure they did ! Linda wanted to see me personally for a lesson, which I attended yesterday and I will talk about it in a different blog. 

#usgirlscan

Thank you for reading,

Beth,

Just a girl that shoots.

        

Emma - A Rural Business award finalist

Emma Brown Tweed-
A Rural Business Award Finalist


Hi everyone, hope you are all well !

Some exciting news, Emma has been nominated for a Rural Business Award, but not just only that, a finalist! This is an amazing achievement for Emma! I'm very happy for her!  

This is understandable as Emma's tweed is fantastic quality and she really thinks what her customers really want and look for and her designs are very unique and surely anyone can find something they love. Her clothing is also suited for agility, comfort and everything a perfect tweed clothing item includes.   

She has even appeared on BBC Radio Leicester and had a live session ! This is also fantastic and she and her customers must be very proud to get to this stage!

Also, who visited Emma's stand at the Game fair at Hatfield House ? If so, who made some wonderful purchases ? Comment below if you did, I would love to hear what my blog readers purchased !

Here is her link: www.emmabrowntweed.co.uk

Thank you for reading my blog !
Bethany, 
Just a girl that shoots
Xoxo   
  

Beverley CTC and Rachel Carrie

A day at Beverley CTC and Shooting with Rachel Carrie

Hi, how are you all doing ?

At the weekend I went for a lesson with Hamish at Beverley CTC, who I highly recommend. I have been for two previous lessons with him, my first, for my birthday which was a great surprise birthday present. He corrects any bad habits I pick up and this weekend it was based around gun mount and sight picture. I have also learnt the right stance and shooting with both of my eyes open. I also write all the things I have learnt in a book, like revision notes really, so I don't forget.

I was also shooting Cheddite cartridges. They were really good and I really suited to them ! I will be using them more often!

So after my lesson had finished I went and got a drink and an ice cream because it was a red hot day ! Then after, Rachel Carrie had come to say hello. I was really thrilled by this, she made a great day to an even better one ! She went to go shoot OT (for anybody who didn't know, Olympic trap) and we were shooting at the layout at the side of her. She came over  while I was shooting and gave me lots of tips and advice as I normally shoot skeet but these targets were kind of hard ! Her advice was amazing and helped me dust some clays ! After, my dad, godfather and Rachel went and did a round of OT, my dad and godfather hadn't tried a discipline like this before, but my dad was pretty good at it !

I went home with a big smile on my face ! :)

Here are some pictures !

Thanks for reading !

Bethany Xoxo      

#EmmaBrownTweed
The skirt


The skirt with style !
The perfect, fitted, trendy skirt for women on and off the field.

This skirt is a personal favourite as it is suitable for any occasion. It's important to have something that's stylish but that is also easy to wear and suited to agility.

Emma uses the finest tweed fabrics that makes it comfortable, hardwearing and durable. What really makes this special is the design and the thought that has gone into it as like I said in my last blog, Emma really looks into what people want in the field.

This lovely skirt is available in all tweeds and from sizes 8-14 at a fantastic price of £89.

It could easily go with a nice shirt or tweed jacket which adds that extra special touch. This could be wore from a shoot to a country game fair or show.

Again make sure you mention me or my blogs and she will take extra special care of you and is great with all customers and if there is any requirements don't hesitate and contact Emma.
Link to her website:www.emmabrowntweed.co.uk
Face Book: Emma Brown Tweed

In addition, Emma will be at the game fair at Hatfield House- E621 Gun maker's row. Go and find her stand and take a look at Emma's beautiful clothing items. It'll be worth it, I'm sure !

Also, I have recently set up my own shooting page to share my experiences with you all. As I like to see how other people's shooting progress is coming on and their experiences, follow my shooting inspirations and its nice as I can relate to a few pages too. This is what I would like to achieve. 
My Facebook page: Just a girl that shoots- Bethany Peacock Clay Shooting and hunting. (I know its a long name haha) 

Thank you very much for reading.
Bethany Xoxo

#EmmaBrownTweed "Smock"

#EmmaBrownTweed
The Smock

The Smock that's got the lot !
The perfect smock for men and women, for on and off the field.

What makes this smock special is that Emma really looks into what people want in the field whether it be comfort, agility, quality or stylish. She brings this to life in her passion for making and designing her fantastic range. This really shows in the smock how much thought and design has gone into it.

This can be made in a variety of different tweeds, in one size. It is made from the best quality tweed, mole skin and lining which match perfectly and really compliment each other. From and introductory offer of £220, which is such a small price for such a great smock which is very comfortable and stylish on any shooting day or event.

Emma is so good with customers, if you have any requests or special requirements, don't hesitate to get in touch. 

This is the link to her website: www.emmabrowntweed.co.uk also like her Facebook page, @Emma Brown Tweed. If u mention my blogs or my name, Emma will be sure to take extra special care of you.

Bethany Peacock,
Just a girl that shoots
Xoxo
#Shoot well, look good, feel great, Emma Brown Tweed.